What Is Add/Drop Period?

AKA Change of Program Period
AKA Course Shopping Period

During the Add/Drop period, students can add and drop courses online using Student Services Online (SSOL). It’s a very exciting — you can check out all the courses you want and find out if they meet your expectations, after all the research you’ve done.

Course Speed Dating
Be on the lookout for this event at the beginning of the semester. Get to know the awesome SUMA courses offered during that semester and the stellar professors that teach them. Chat with current students who’ve taken these courses and learn the ins-and-outs of each!

Important Dates: See Calendar

If you need to change classes after the Add/Drop period, this may result in financial liability and full tuition charges may be incurred for any courses added or dropped after the Change of Program period. Visit the Change of Program Add/Drop page for more guidance about this process.

If you have any questions, please email registrar@columbia.edu.